What is Sahih Muslim 6015 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'id Khudri through another chain of transmitters."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6015 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6015

The Book of the Merits of the Companions

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ أَبِي النَّضْرِ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ، بْنِ حُنَيْنٍ وَبُسْرِ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ خَطَبَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم النَّاسَ يَوْمًا ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ مَالِكٍ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'id Khudri through another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It indicates that Abu Sa'id Khudri reported a message from the Prophet ﷺ through a reliable chain, emphasizing the meticulous nature of hadith transmission. The takeaway is the significance of authenticity in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of verifying sources is crucial, especially in an age of misinformation. Just as scholars ensure the authenticity of hadiths, individuals should critically assess the information they encounter, whether in media or social interactions, to uphold truthfulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of reliable chains in conveying the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith